Careers education and guidance prepares students for the choices, changes and transitions affecting their future education, training and life as adult members of society. Through careers education, information and impartial advice and guidance, young people can be helped to:

• explore and understand the adult world and the world of work
• consider their own values and attitudes
• develop awareness of their options and how to make decisions for themselves
• start to take responsibility for their choices and plans for the future.

Through this they can be encouraged to engage, be motivated, raise their aspirations and achieve their potential.

A comprehensive Careers Information, Advice and Guidance programme is offered to help support students make informed choices about their future as they move through Ansford Academy. This programme is delivered through PSHCE Theme days, curriculum and tutor time.  The programme aims to inspire students to raise their aspirations; achieve their goals; be confident to make the best choices for themselves; and prepare them for a successful and rewarding future.

The aim for an Ansford student should be:

• to research careers and future pathways with confidence
• be aware of their options Post-16 and beyond
• be aware of local and wider employment opportunities through encounters with employers and Labour Market Information
• be able to write CVs, covering letters and application forms
• be able to talk confidently about their future
• they should know their target grades and be aware of skills they have achieved through curriculum subjects
• be able to discuss their options and agree an action plan with an Independent Careers Adviser.

The careers lead in the Academy is Deputy Headteacher, Mr Rob Mitchell who can be contacted via email: [email protected], or telephone via the Academy 01963 350895.

Helping Students Keep Up-to-date on Careers Related Matters

• See the links below for information on local Events and Experiences, from Employers and on Work-related Learning, Post 16 and Higher Education
• For up-to-date information on local and regional news, see the Somerset Careers Hub Padlet
• Careers news is also featured in our Family Bulletins here.

For an outline of the Academy’s careers programme please see our latest programme updates here:

• November
• December

View our Careers Policy on the Policies pages (The Academy recognises the new, Provider Access Legislation from January 2023 and has updated the Access Policy accordingly). If you are a provider or employer requesting information or access, please contact the Careers Lead, Mr Rob Mitchell: [email protected] in the first instance.

If you have any complaints, concerns or specific feedback regarding our Careers programme, please contact our Careers Leader, Mr Rob Mitchell, in the first instance: [email protected].